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Disability ServicesStudent Information Guide 2008Contents: DSC Home
IntroductionWelcome to the Disability Services Centre (DSC) of the Australian National University. The DSC exists to facilitate access to the ANU for students with a disability. This involves making “Reasonable Adjustments” to address the effects of the disability. We aim to do whatever we can to ensure that students with disabilities are not disadvantaged by these effects, and have a fair chance of acquiring knowledge and skills. This book will outline some of the main policies, procedures and practices of the DSC and the university, to provide you with a handy reference guide of information to assist you in your time at the ANU. Please read the enclosed information, and keep it handy for future reference. If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 6125 5036 or email Disability.Adviser@anu.edu.au. Philosophy of the Disability Services Centre
The Disability Services CentreThe Disability Services Centre is the first point of contact for students with a disability at the ANU. The DSC can provide the following services:
Staff:Manager: Rebecca Ryan Disability Advisors: Paul Robertson, Julie Harrison Disability Services Officer: Eileen Berry Hours: 9.00 am—5 pm Monday—Friday. Lunch closure 12.30-1.30pm Location:Student Facilities Building (17A) Union Court (1st Floor, next to the Students Association, near the Arts Centre) Contacts:Phone: + 61 02 6125 5036 Fax: + 61 02 6125 9881 Email: Disability.Adviser@anu.edu.au Web page: http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/ Registration with the DSCThe DSC requires all students needing support to register themselves with the DSC before services can be provided. This process involves the verification of the disability through the provision of appropriate medical documentation, the discussion of needs and the preparation of an action plan to address identified needs. This is the time when decisions are made about what adjustments are appropriate for each individual student, confidentiality issues discussed, the DSC Card issued, and the necessary forms completed. Students intending to register should make an appointment with a Disability Advisor and allow about an hour for the completion of this process. Medical Documentation should be brought to this initial consultation for copying and inclusion in the Confidential file which will be generated. The purpose of registration is to obtain the necessary information to be able to develop an individual plan for each student, and to provide the DSC with relevant information to provide appropriate support and adjustments. Early registration is advisable, so that everyone is prepared for any support or adjustments which may be necessary, even though they may be required at a later date. Phone (02) 6125 5036 for an appointment. ConfidentialityThe DSC respects the privacy of our students and maintains the confidentiality of information provided to us. At your initial consultation, you will be asked to sign a “Release of Information” form, where you will be able to nominate whether or not you agree to the DSC discussing your case with other sections of the university. These areas are also governed by the privacy provisions under the Privacy Act, and will not release information without consent. Information about your disability can be kept completely confidential, and the DSC can act as a “filter” for this information, by verifying the disability, and making recommendations regarding adjustments to other sections of the university, without revealing any details of your disability or illness. Even if you agree to release information on the consent form, the DSC has a policy of only disclosing information on a “need to know” basis, and then only as much as that person needs to know at that time. The DSC Card also provides a mechanism for students to verify their disability with staff, without having to disclose unnecessary details about their disability. It is then at your discretion how much and to whom you disclose this information. The university has developed a policy on the Disclosure of Information by Student with a Disability or Illness, which may be accessed at: http://www.anu.edu.au/cabs/policies/412_disclosurepolicy.pdf If you have any concerns about confidentiality, please discuss your concerns with the DSC staff as soon as possible. Medical DocumentationAll students are required to provide copies of relevant medical documentation to verify the nature of their disability. The reasons for this requirement are:
Documentation from all relevant health professionals is acceptable, and your original documents can be returned to you. The DSC Registration Card will not be issued until appropriate documentation is supplied, nor can we implement any Special Exam Arrangements or other adjustments. Students with variable or temporary disabilities need to provide updated medical documentation each semester, or the end of the period covered by the documentation, to maintain registration status and access to any support, adjustments or special exam arrangements. The provision of up-to-date and appropriate medical documentation is fundamental to maintaining the continued credibility of the DSC, and the support and adjustments we provide for students. Disability GroupsThere are two categories for students registered with the DSC: Group A students are those who have a permanent, or ongoing disability that is not likely to undergo significant change during the period of study at the ANU. Once appropriate medical documentation has been provided, and you have been classified as a Group A student, further medical documentation is not required. Group B students are those who have a temporary, or variable disability, that may change in the course of study. Group B students are required to provide appropriate medical documentation each semester (or at the end of the period covered by the documentation) to verify the continuing need for support and adjustments. They will also be required to submit a new Special Exam Arrangements application for each exam period, so that the continuation of the SEAs may be authorised. If this application, supported by medical documentation, is not submitted in time, you will be required to sit the exam under regular conditions. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that the medical documentation and the forms are organised and submitted. The same provisions regarding internal and mid-semester departmental exams apply for both Group A and Group B students. The DSC CardOn registration, after the provision of appropriate medical documentation verifying the nature of the disability, students are issued with a DSC Registration Card. This card does not provide details of a student’s disability, but merely establishes that the student has a medically verified disability, and is registered with the DSC. The card is signed and laminated, and can then be used at the student’s discretion, as a tool in self advocacy, in negotiating adjustments with academic staff and as a means of validating the existence of the disability.
The DSC Card can also be used to organise free copying of Lecture Tapes in the Chifley Library. The Card should be produced at the main desk when requesting copies of lecture tapes, and the normal copying fee will be waived. The use of the DSC Card as a tool for disclosure control is in the hands of the individual student. It is up to the student to decide to whom they should disclose that they have a disability, how much they disclose and when such disclosure should take place. However, it is important to remember that, if adjustments are requested, then you must at least disclose that you have a disability, if not the details of the disability. The DSC card can assist in this process. The university is under no obligation to make adjustments if the validity of the disability is not established. The requested adjustments can be checked with the DSC to verify that they are appropriate, maintaining whatever level of confidentiality you have chosen. It is important that, when negotiating adjustments, students are aware that it is the university’s responsibility to ensure that all adjustments are appropriate to addressing the effects of the disability, and do not constitute an advantage to the student concerned. They should always be the minimum necessary to address the disadvantages of the disability, but not unfair to other students in the course. All DSC cards carry an expiry date, dependent on the nature of the person’s disability. Students should ensure that their DSC card is current. Updated cards can be obtained from the DSC. Group B students should come prepared with current medical documentation to obtain a new card. In most cases, Group A students will be able to update their cards based on existing documentation. It is the DSC’s right to decide whether current documentation is acceptable, or whether further documentation is required. DSC Cards also identify whether you are classified as a Group A or Group B student. Assistive Technology AvailableThe Chifley DSC Resource Room includes the following equipment: ComputersChifley Resource Room
DSC Training Room
Software for Vision Impaired Users
Equipment LoansWhilst we encourage students to use the Resource Room equipment as much as possible, we do have some equipment available for loan where appropriate. The most common items for loan are the Walkman style tape recorders, which people use for taping lectures, tutorials, etc. These can facilitate independent access for many people, and we are happy to encourage their use. Other items which may be borrowed for extended periods are ergonomic chairs, desk slopes and footrests, which people need for their studies. However, if the need is longer term, we encourage people to look at ways of acquiring their own equipment. Sometimes people will borrow equipment for a short period of time to evaluate their effectiveness before committing themselves to a purchase. Examples of this type of equipment would be things like trackballs, wrist supports, etc. These are relatively inexpensive items, which are more personal in usage, and will be a long term proposition in their use. Each student’s needs will be evaluated individually, and the most appropriate and cost-effective access recommended. We require all equipment loan items to be returned to the DSC at the end of Semester 2 each year (or by a specified date in the case of short term loans) for stocktake and maintenance purposes. Students are required to sign an Equipment Loan Agreement, which acknowledges that they are responsible for the cost of replacement if it is not returned.
Note-takingPrinciples: For students who cannot take their own lecture notes, and who cannot access the notes any other way (e.g. Notes on the Web, Audio Tapes, Voice Recognition, etc.) the DSC can provide a Note-taker. This is a last-resort option, since it is very expensive and goes against our philosophy of maximising the independent access to university study for students with disabilities. When Note-takers are provided, the DSC will try to match the Note-taker’s skills and experience with the subject area being studied. However, this may not always be possible, since it depends on the availability of Note-takers in the particular field. Sometimes it may be necessary to recruit a Note-taker from the class. Note-takers are paid casual employees of the DSC, and are paid at ANUO1 Casual rates. Even though Lecture Notes are provided, it remains the responsibility of the student to attend all lectures. If you are unable to attend lectures for any reason, the DSC and the Note-taker should be notified and DSC approval obtained. Missing two consecutive lectures without approval will result in cancellation of Note-taking. Where 2 or more students requiring notes are studying the same course, the notes will be copied by the DSC and photocopies of the notes can be obtained from the DSC. Only one Note-taker per course will be provided by the DSC. It is the responsibility of the student and the Note-taker to make arrangements for the handover of the notes on a regular basis. Procedures: For Students: As early as possible each Semester, students requiring Note-taking support should provide the Disability Adviser with a comprehensive timetable of courses being studied on the Student Schedule form.
The DSC will attempt to organise a Note-taker as soon as possible, but please be aware that this process takes time, so do not expect immediate provision of support. After a Note-taker has been allocated, the student will be advised of the Note-taker’s name and contact details. It is the student’s responsibility to make contact with the Note-taker to organise procedures for obtaining the notes. It is important that students advise the DSC of any changes to lecture times, venues or enrolment. No Note-taking will be paid for by the DSC, unless approved and documented by the DSC. Please consult the DSC if you have any unmet needs for Note-taking. N.B. “B” group students need to provide appropriate Medical Documentation each semester to continue receiving Note-taking support. Special Examination ArrangementsThe ANU has policy and procedures for making adjustments to standard exam provisions in order to cater for the needs of students with disabilities. These adjustments are called Special Examination Arrangements (SEAs) and are implemented through the following process: 1. On the basis of medical documentation supplied, the DSC approves
SEAs for DSC registered students and the relevant Academic areas are
advised of the arrangements. Academics may request variations to the
approved SEAs where appropriate. (e.g. where the nature of the particular
examination renders the SEAs inappropriate). This process must be followed each exam period by Group B students (with appropriate medical documentation). Group A students should be advised of approved SEAs for formal, end of semester examinations run by the Examinations Office. They will still need to advise the DSC of Mid-semester and internal examinations. All students are Group B students, unless classified as Group A by the DSC. Note: Since Mid-semesters, Specials, Supplementary and Departmental exams do not have an examination timetable, it is not possible for the DSC to know which exams you are sitting and when. It is the your responsibility to find out who is administering the exams, and advise the DSC accordingly. If the DSC is not advised within a reasonable time before the exam, we are unable to guarantee that exam arrangements will be made. A Special Note for Honours Students: Frequently, end of semester examinations for Honours will be administered by the Academic area, NOT the Examinations Office, even though previous undergraduate examinations in the area may have been administered by the Examinations Office. It is your responsibility to check the administration of your examinations and advise the DSC accordingly. Students may apply for SEAs directly to the Exams Office, with an SEA form completed by an ANU Counsellor or Medical Practitioner but have to apply each semester as a Group B student. Special ConsiderationSpecial Consideration is used when something happens before or during the examination which you believe has adversely affected your performance in the exam. It may be that you were ill, or in pain or some misadventure which meant that you performed below your ability. It could be an ongoing disability which affects your performance. Special Consideration is taken into account in the marking process, where the circumstances which affected your performance are considered. You need to fill out a Special Consideration form (available from the Examinations Office or the DSC) explaining the circumstances that affected your performance in the exam. This form needs to be endorsed by a Medical Practitioner, ANU Counsellor or an ANU Disability Advisor. The Special Consideration form must be lodged with the Examinations Office within 72 hours of the exam being held. Applications after that time cannot be accepted. If for some reason you cannot lodge the form yourself, please contact the DSC. Special Consideration is particularly important in marginal results such as when marks are on the border of, say, a Pass/Fail, etc. Since it is part of the marking process, you will not be notified of the outcome of your Special Consideration application. You will not know how much emphasis was given to your application, or how it affected your final result. Special ExaminationsA Special Exam can be applied for if you are unable to attend a particular exam on the date scheduled. If you are sick on the day of the exam, or if your illness has prevented adequate preparation, then it is possible to apply for the exam to be deferred to a more appropriate date. This is an application and approval is not automatic. It is at the discretion of the relevant Faculty or School. Applications for Special Exams run by the Examinations Office must be lodged within 72 hours of the scheduled time of the examination, on the appropriate form, which is available from the Examinations Office or the DSC. The application form must be signed by a Medical Practitioner, ANU Counsellor or ANU Disability Advisor. You need to provide an explanation of why you were unable to sit the exam at the scheduled time, supported by relevant medical documentation. Internal exams run by individual Departments need to be organised with the relevant Departmental staff. It is possible to submit the form before the scheduled date of the exam, if you are aware beforehand that you will not be able to sit the exam. It is important to note that organising Special Exams is an expensive and time-consuming option, which may involve the writing of a separate paper, separate invigilation and room bookings, and should not be applied for unless it is really necessary. The ANU Disability List ServerThe DSC has established a List Server for students registered with the DSC. The List is called ANU_Disability, and is used for the distribution of information which may be of interest to students, seeking input from DSC students and the provision of a time and cost-effective method of communication. Students who are subscribed to the list can also send messages, providing or seeking information. The list is a closed list, which means that subscription is restricted to those approved by the List Supervisors and DSC Policy is that only students registered with the DSC, and DSC staff are eligible for subscription. New students registering with the DSC are invited to approve their subscription to the list, and existing students should also request subscription. After subscription, each new subscriber should receive a welcome message, outlining the use of the list, and explaining the process of sending messages to the list, and how to unsubscribe when you no longer need to be involved. The DSC would like all students to subscribe to ANU_Disability, as this is our most important, and frequently used means of communication with our students. If you do not subscribe, you will miss out on many important messages and information.
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| Arthur Hambly Lecture Theatre 1 | 1
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| Coombs Lecture Theatre | All |
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| Copeland Lecture Theatre | 3 - 7 |
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| Florey Lecture Theatre (JCMSR) | 1
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| Forestry Lecture Theatre | 1 - 9 |
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| Haydon-Allen lecture Theatre (The Tank) | 2 - 7 |
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| H C Coombs Seminar Room (Extension) (March 2004) | Rear |
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| H C Coombs 4 Lecture Rooms | Rear |
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| Humanities Conference Room (A D Hope Bldg) | All |
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| Law Link Lecture Theatre | 2 - 5 |
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| Leonard Huxley Lecture Theatre | 2 -11 |
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| Manning Clark Lecture Theatre 1 | 1 - 7 |
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| Manning Clark Lecture Theatre 2 | 10 - 14 |
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| Manning Clark Lecture Theatre 3 | 1
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| Medical Centre Ground Floor Interactive Learning | Rear |
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| Medical Centre Ground Floor Lecture Theatre | Rear |
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| Medical Centre First Floor Bambi Room | All |
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| Physics Lecture Theatre | 1 - 8 |
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| Robertson Lecture Theatre (RSBS) | 1 - 10 |
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| Haydon-Allen Lecture Theatre (The Tank) | 2 - 7 |
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| Research School of Chemistry Lecture Theatre | 2 - 7 |
Allocated Disability parking spaces are available in various areas around campus. Refer to the Disability Access Maps which show the location of disability parking spaces on campus.
The ANU recognises Government Disability Parking Permits, and people who display one of these can park in disability spaces without further requirements. Others, who may, for various reasons, require disability parking, can apply at the DSC for authorisation for an ANU Disability parking permit. After the authorisation is provided, it must be presented to the Parking Officer in the John Yencken Building in Sullivans Creek Road to have a parking Permit issued. This permit is only valid on the ANU campus. It does not entitle a person to use disability parking off campus, in council car parks, etc.
Authorisations will only be issued to those students who can demonstrate a need (usually through medical documentation) for access to disability parking, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. ANU permits need to be re-issued each year, so it is important to organise new permits each year.
Correctly displayed Disability Parking Permits allow a person to park in:
Please Note: Disability Parking Permits do not allow vehicles to be parked in unauthorised zones, such as Loading, bus, medical practitioner, no stopping/parking zones, red kerbs and similar resrtricted areas.
ANU Enterprise Access Scholarship
Two ANU Enterprise Access Scholarships are available each year, for DSC Registered students with a permanent disability. Selection for the scholarship is based on medical evidence and financial need. The scholarships are valued at $4000 per year, for a maximum of three years. Award Conditions and Application Form are on the Web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/Anutech.htm
Accommodation Bursaries
Bursaries for Students with a Disability are awarded for up to a maximum of 40 weeks for undergraduate students and 48 weeks for graduate students. Students must be: an enrolled ANU student; enrolled as a candidate for award; be listed with the University as a student with a disability; and not be the recipient of any other bursary or scholarship provided by the University, with the exception of the ANU Access Scholarship. Application forms for Bursaries for Students with a Disability are now available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/accom/bursaries.html
There are two categories for students registered with the DSC:
Group A students are those who have a permanent, or ongoing disability that is not likely to undergo significant change during the period of study at the ANU. Once appropriate medical documentation has been provided, and you have been classified as a Group A student, further medical documentation is not required.
Group B students are those who have a temporary, or variable disability, that may change in the course of study. Group B students are required to provide appropriate medical documentation each semester (or at the end of the period covered by the documentation) to verify the continuing need for support and adjustments. They will also be required to submit a new Special Exam Arrangements application for each exam period, so that the continuation of the SEAs may be authorised. If this application, supported by medical documentation, is not submitted in time, you will be required to sit the exam under regular conditions. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that the medical documentation and the forms are organised and submitted.
The same provisions regarding internal and mid-semester departmental exams apply for both Group A and Group B students.
Examinations are an important component in the assessment process for most courses of study at the ANU. For some students with disabilities, examinations can provide significant barriers to effective study. For those students, we have a range of options and adjustments available to address these barriers. As with all our adjustments, they are made on the basis of individual need, and are the minimum necessary to address the effects of the disability. The following sections will explain the main policies and procedures in operation at the ANU.
Group A Students:If you need special exam arrangements, a Special Exam Arrangements application will need to be submitted for the first exam you sit. For all future formal end-of-semester exams, run by the Examinations Office, these arrangements should be automatically arranged by the Examinations Office. You should receive a letter before your exams, specifying the exams you are scheduled to sit, the location of the exam, and the special exam arrangements to be put in place for those exams. It is very important that you check this advice, and ensure that it is correct, as these will be the arrangements organised for you. It is also important that, if your needs change, you advise the DSC and the Examinations Office of any changes. Please do not simply ignore the arrangements that have been made. It may involve the DSC in unnecessary expense, and the Exams Office in unnecessary work.
These provisions only apply to formal end-of-semester exams run by the Exams Office. For internal exams run by your Department, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with the Academic staff concerned. A copy of the Special Exam Arrangements Form can be provided for the purposes of negotiation. It is the Department’s responsibility to organise, and pay for any special arrangements for internal exams. The DSC can assist with advice, contacts or access to assistive technology and equipment, but cannot provide supervision or cover costs such as scribes or invigilators.
For Mid-semester Examinations, you will need to contact the DSC to advise them of the exams you are sitting and whether the examination is being administered by the Examinations Office or the Faculty or School concerned. Once we have been advised of which exams you are sitting and when, the DSC will advise the relevant area of required exam arrangements.
To ensure provision of Special Exam Arrangements, 2 to 3 weeks notice is desirable.
Note: Since Mid-semesters, Specials, Supplementary and Departmental exams do not have an examination timetable, it is not possible for the DSC to know which exams you are sitting and when. It is the your responsibility to find out who is administering the exams, and advise the DSC accordingly. If the DSC is not advised within a reasonable time before the exam, we are unable to guarantee that exam arrangements will be made.
A Special Note for Honours Students: Frequently, end of semester examinations for Honours will be administered by the Academic area, NOT the Examinations Office, even though previous undergraduate examinations in the area may have been administered by the Examinations Office. It is your responsibility to check the administration of your examinations and advise the DSC accordingly.
Group B Students: You are required to provide appropriate medical documentation each semester to verify the continuing need for support and adjustments. You will also be required to submit a new Special Exam Arrangements application for each exam period, authorising the continuation of these conditions. If this application, supported by medical documentation, is not submitted in time, you will be required to sit the exam under regular conditions. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the medical documentation and the application are organised and submitted in a timely fashion.
You should make an appointment with your DSC Case manager well in advance of the examination date to organise your SEAs. To ensure provision of Special Exam Arrangements, 2 to 3 weeks notice is desirable.
The same provisions regarding internal, Special, Supplementary, Mid-semester and departmental exams apply for both Group A and Group B students.
Arranging Access
Registered students with disabilities are able to have access to DSC Resource Room in the Chifley Library and the Disability Access Lift at the Arts Centre end of the Student Facilities Building provided through their student card. This access is provided on a needs basis, and is assessed by the Disability Liaison Officer or Disability Advisor. If access is approved, it is organised through ANU Security, usually within 24 hours.
Currently, access is provided during Library opening hours. Students are asked to respect the equipment and other users, and to ensure the security and safety of the equipment and students. Only registered students with approved access are to use the Resource Room and its equipment. Should access be required for anyone else, approval must be obtained from the DSC. Cards are not to be loaned to anyone at any time, and should a card be lost, ANU Security (6125 2249) should be notified immediately.
Each time a card is used to access the Lift or Resource Room, the time and card details are recorded by ANU Security, and can be reported on.
Computers
Computers in the DSC Resource Room are Division of Information (DOI) Student Computers, just as in other Student Computer Labs on campus. They are linked to the DOI network, and have access to all regular student programs. The DSC computers have additional access to specialised programs such a Screen Readers, Screen Enlargers and Voice Recognition software. All computers have Internet and email access, and are subject to the standard ANU conditions of use (available at: http://student.anu.edu.au/rules/ ) and students should be aware of these conditions.
Bookings and Log Books
Equipment may be booked using the Booking/Log Books provided for each piece of equipment. It is also requested that people log their record of usage of equipment, so that we can monitor usage and determine whether resources need to be upgraded.
Printing
All computers are linked to the printer in the Resource Room to provide appropriate printing facilities for students. It is the responsibility of each student to provide their own paper for any printing they do at the DSC Chifley Resource Room. Please do not try to print anything that you do not have enough paper for, as this will be stored in the print queue until adequate paper is provided. This will affect the printing of other students who use the printer at a later time. The printer will process items stored in the print queue first, and you may use up someone else’s paper in printing your material. If you have insufficient paper to print your items, please cancel the print job before you log out. (Go to “Start,” "Settings”, “Printers,” “DSC,” “Documents,” “Cancel”). If there are problems with the printer, do not keep telling your program to print the item. Once the “Print” command has been sent, the job will remain in the print queue until it is printed, or until the job is cancelled.
Other Equipment
A range of other assistive technology, (such as a Closed Circuit TV, High speed tape copier, PIAF tactile graphics creator, talking calculator, etc.) is available in the Resource Room or DSC for student use. A full list is available in the next section of this handbook.
Training
Training in the use of any of the software, computers or equipment
is available from DSC staff. It is advisable for students who are unfamiliar
with particular programs or equipment to organise some training before
attempting to use them. Other more general training in computer use
is available through the Information Literacy Program
(programs available at: http://ilp.anu.edu.au/training/student.html
) and through the Info Place (currently located
in the Chifley Library InfoPlce near the DSC resource Room.) Student
Consultants are available to assist you with computer access, setting
up email accounts and any other problems with Resource Room computers.
They should be the first point of contact for any computer related problems
in the Resource Room.
Voice Recognition Software
The DSC uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional Version 8.0, and also has Dragon Naturally Speaking for French, Italian and German languages. Voice recognition software is suitable for students who are unable to write or use the keyboard to input information into the computer, and allows a user to dictate into a word processor and control the windows environment by voice.
Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) is a continuous speech voice recognition program, that allows the user to dictate at 100-120 words per minute with a 98-99% accuracy.
The initial training takes approximately 1 hour and the user can expect to dictate in excess of 100 wpm after this with a high level of accuracy. Training should be organised with DSC Staff. For more training information go to: http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/atproject/Guide%20to%20Training%20VR.htm
Other Assistive Technology
There are three ways to obtain audio copies of Lectures available:
Where the technology is available, DLD is the simplest & easiest means of obtaining audio from ANU lectures. In Lecture Theatres equipped with the computer interface to the ANU network, lecturers are able to automatically generate audio recordings of lectures and place them on WebCT where they can be accessed by students enrolled in those classes. Students can access the recordings from any InfoPlace computer or from home using the internet. You simply log on to WebCT, go to the Course and click on the link to the lecture you want to hear, and the ausio recording of the lecture is "streamed" to your computer. You should check with the lecturer to see if the DLD system is being used. If not, and it possible, and may be helpful to you, advise the lecturer you are a student with a disability and would be greatly assisted by having access to DLD recordings.
DLD is available in the following lecture theatres:
In theatres and teaching spaces where DLD is not available. or where the lecturer prefers to use cassette tapes, lectures may be recorded using cassettes, which will be stored in the Library. You are able to borrow the tapes to listen to in the Library, or, for students with a current DSC Card, you may arrange for a free copy of the lecture by supplying the Library with the required number of 120 min. tapes, and details of which lectures are to be copied.
In some cases the best way to obtain audio recordings of lectures is to record your own. You will need to seek the approval of the lecturer, and if you need to borrow a recorder, contact the DSC.
The ANU provides a range of Student Services to assist with various issues students may face during their studies. These services are free to students, and you are encouraged to take advantage of these facilities if you feel you may need them. If you are unsure, please consult a Disability Advisor and we can refer you to the appropriate service.
Further information on the Student Services available can be found on the web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/sas
Please don’t hesitate to contact any of the services listed below if you feel you may need assistance.
Contact details:
Deal with issues such as motivation, stress, depression, life crises, relationships and self-esteem.
Academic Skills & Learning Centre
Free and confidential help for students with their academic work.
A first point of contact for all enquiries about Indigenous Australian student matters in the University. A place where students can meet for study purposes and social support.
Help clarify career goals and facilitate access to graduate employment.
University Accommodation Service
A 'one-stop shop' to provide accommodation assistance. Disability Contact: Trish Low
Assists communication between students and the academic community.
Help with financial worries, dealing with government agencies, budgeting, emergency student loans.
The Health Service offers a confidential primary care / General Practitioner Medical Service for the convenience of students, their spouse / partner and children, University staff and the public
Emotional and spiritual support, referral, confidentiality, forums, workshops, talks, opportunity for prayer and meditation, friendship, information on religious issues, bible discussion, a place to chat, a place to get away from it all.
The Association is responsible for representing the views and needs of the student community in general. The Association also provides services directly to individual students to support them through their university life.
Postgraduate & Research Students Association (PARSA)
PARSA exists as an organisation to serve the interests of postgraduate students.
Admission, enrolment, examinations, graduation, timetabling, prizes, scholarships.
Although we have tried to provide you with all the information necessary to study successfully at the ANU, and to deal effectively with the impact of your disability, there will inevitably be some areas we have not covered, or issues that we have not anticipated. Please feel free to discuss any concerns you have with DSC staff, ask questions and use the service to address your needs. Our aim is to provide the most effective and appropriate support possible for students with a disability who enrol at our university. We won’t provide you with any special favours, and we will encourage you to do as much as you can for yourself, but we also want to ensure that you receive a fair and equal opportunity to achieve the best results you can.
We welcome your enrolment at the ANU, and we want to see you succeed. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that you are given the best possible chance of success. Ultimately, you will have to complete the requirements of the program of study you have chosen, even though you may use different techniques, different pathways or a different time-scale to get there. Any adjustments we make to your studies and assessments will be designed to equitably address the effects of your disability. Once this is done, it is up to you to shine or fail according to the merits of your work. We hope you shine.
Good luck. We wish you a satisfying, rewarding and successful time at the ANU. If you can, enjoy the experience.
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